The Feb. 9, 1960 caption read: A new deck is lowered by crane onto the control tower of the Fremont Bridge yesterday. The deck, which gives the tower a second story, is one of a series of improvement to bring the span up-to-date. All new electrical control equipment is being installed. Old roof of tower can be seen on sidewalk. less

The Feb. 9, 1960 caption read: A new deck is lowered by crane onto the control tower of the Fremont Bridge yesterday. The deck, which gives the tower a second story, is one of a series of improvement to bring ... more

The June 1984 caption read: Ken Leask, senior operator on the Fremont Bridge, says the span averages more than 1,000 openings a mongth for eight months a year and between 600 and 1,000 openings the other four months. "In July 1978 we had 1, 799 openings," he said. less

The June 1984 caption read: Ken Leask, senior operator on the Fremont Bridge, says the span averages more than 1,000 openings a mongth for eight months a year and between 600 and 1,000 openings the other four ... more

The October 1986 caption read: Timothy Lane, Mike Dague, Rich Miller, and Roy Ruden construct a temporary beam that will be welded under damaged structure on Fremont Bridge. The bridge will then be lowered and damaged area will be removed. less

The October 1986 caption read: Timothy Lane, Mike Dague, Rich Miller, and Roy Ruden construct a temporary beam that will be welded under damaged structure on Fremont Bridge. The bridge will then be lowered and ... more

The June 1984 caption read: Mayor Charles Royer puts a test swatch of "pickle green" on a strut of the Fremont Bridge. Other officials yesterday painted patches of four other colors that are candidates to replace the faded orange the bridge was decked out in during the '70s. less

The June 1984 caption read: Mayor Charles Royer puts a test swatch of "pickle green" on a strut of the Fremont Bridge. Other officials yesterday painted patches of four other colors that are candidates to ... more

The October 1986 caption read: This is the view of the Fremont Bridge that greeted drivers going to work yesterday. A crane on a barge had hit the span, which could be out of commission for up to two weeks. Inspecting the damager here are Tim Lane and inside the beam, Richard Miller. Drivers can use Aurora, Ballard or Interstate 5 bridges. less

The October 1986 caption read: This is the view of the Fremont Bridge that greeted drivers going to work yesterday. A crane on a barge had hit the span, which could be out of commission for up to two weeks. ... more

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The August 1991 photo caption read: Ed Devine has little patience for the bridge, "It never fails, as soon as I get up to it, I hear the 'ding, ding, ding.'"

The August 1991 photo caption read: Ed Devine has little patience for the bridge, "It never fails, as soon as I get up to it, I hear the 'ding, ding, ding.'"

The April 2007 photo caption read: The University of Washington men's varsity eight powers toward the Fremont Bridge during early morning practice. The coxswain is Katelin Snyder and the stroke is Will Crothers, of Kingston, Ontario less

The April 2007 photo caption read: The University of Washington men's varsity eight powers toward the Fremont Bridge during early morning practice. The coxswain is Katelin Snyder and the stroke is Will ... more

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The Kalakala makes it way up the Lake Washington Ship Canal past the Fremont Bridge, March 17, 1999.

The Kalakala makes it way up the Lake Washington Ship Canal past the Fremont Bridge, March 17, 1999.

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A view overlooking the Fremont Bridge with the Thai curry penne and grilled Copper River salmon at the Ponti Seafood Grill, June 2008.

A view overlooking the Fremont Bridge with the Thai curry penne and grilled Copper River salmon at the Ponti Seafood Grill, June 2008.

Richard Beyer's much loved sculpture "People Waiting for the Interurban" returned to its island in the middle of North 34th Street in Fremont on Wednesday, May 30, 2007. The statue was moved in February 2006 and had a celebration for its return. less

Richard Beyer's much loved sculpture "People Waiting for the Interurban" returned to its island in the middle of North 34th Street in Fremont on Wednesday, May 30, 2007. The statue was moved in February 2006 ... more

The May 1997 photo caption read: Early-morning finds the Fremont bridge nearly empty as an athlete rows his shell below the Seattle landmark. The Adobe company will construct a new building on the site that has been cleared to the right of the bridge. less

The May 1997 photo caption read: Early-morning finds the Fremont bridge nearly empty as an athlete rows his shell below the Seattle landmark. The Adobe company will construct a new building on the site that has ... more

The March 1998 photo caption read: Adobes new offices in Fremont. With the the Ship Canel and the Fremont Bridge in the background and Queen Anne. A parking garage is being built in the lower right half of the photo. less

The March 1998 photo caption read: Adobes new offices in Fremont. With the the Ship Canel and the Fremont Bridge in the background and Queen Anne. A parking garage is being built in the lower right half of the ... more

The May 2006 photo caption read: A patron speaks on the phone outside Bandoleone, a restaurant serving fine Latino cuisine. The company is blaming contruction of the Fremont Bridge for forcing them to close as they are now hidden behind construction fencing. less

The May 2006 photo caption read: A patron speaks on the phone outside Bandoleone, a restaurant serving fine Latino cuisine. The company is blaming contruction of the Fremont Bridge for forcing them to close as ... more

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The May 2006 photo caption read: Traffic crossing the Fremont Bridge. The bridge is closing for a year, which will affect car, bike and foot traffic as well as north end residents and businesses.

The May 2006 photo caption read: Traffic crossing the Fremont Bridge. The bridge is closing for a year, which will affect car, bike and foot traffic as well as north end residents and businesses.